Forget the spa, just slap a face mask on your face. There are different type of face masks. The sleeping face masks highlight how important moisture is for your face. Yes, you need oils too. "You apply it on your skin, and it seals in moisture overnight. In the morning, you rinse it off and your skin is perfectly hydrated," says Sun Ju Kim, a researcher at AmorePacific. Although, I can't imagine how you can keep that on my face since I roll around a lot in my sleep.

Face Packs from The Face Shop: $3-$5 (approx. Php 150-250)

You can notice that East Asians do excel in beautification. Their women have blemish-free faces with the softest blush and they also look like they have the fountain of youth flowing through their veins (trust me, I still look like I'm 14. I still have no eye bags.) Genetics isn't the only thing at play here. Their beauty regimens are extensive and lengthy, but totally worth it to have skin like that - not to mention their products are totally worth their price.

Shiseido SoftWhip Facal Wash: $8.75 on Amazon (approx. Php 400)

If a face mask doesn't cut it, then you could always resort to facial washes. I have tried some facial washes and the usual problem is that my face is too dry. Japanese skincare company Shisheido has this facial wash called SoftWhip and it's exactly that. It's foamy and soft on the skin. It removes all your make-up as well but leaves the good oils that hydrates your skin.

Maybelline BB cream; $8.99 (approx. Php 400)

Let me tell you something about BB Cream. Koreans are geniuses. It started out in Germany as a blemish balm but Koreans used this technology to create an all-in-one foundation which saves women so much time, It serves as a good sunblock as well. It is very important to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. (I sound just like those commercials don't I? But it's true.) Not to mention it's pretty cheap since you only need a dollop per use.